Boston Bruins: 3 reasons David Pastrnak belongs in 2019 All-Star game

By Sam Minton | Jan 3, 2019

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - JANUARY 01: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium on January 01, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 19: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

1. David Pastrnak has put the team on his back

When you look at the stats it is clear that David Pastrnak has been one of the main reasons the Boston Bruins have succeeded in the 2018-19 season.

Pastrnak is on top of his game. He makes up about 16 percent of the Bruins point output.

What is even more insane is Pastrnak’s involvement in Boston’s scoring output. Pasta has been directly involved in 45.5 percent of the Bruins offensive production this season. It is clear that if you take Pasta off of this team they wouldn’t be so hot.

A lot of those numbers have to do with Pastrnak’s success on the power play. The winger is an absolute weapon on the man advantage.

Pastrnak can bomb one-timers from the faceoff circle but also knows how to move the puck. He isn’t a selfish player who is always focused on himself.

This season David Pastrnak has carried the Boston Bruins to a succesful start of the season.

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